McCormick Woods Golf Course

McCormick Woods occupies a forested site in Port Orchard, across Puget Sound from Seattle on the Kitsap Peninsula. Designed by Jack Frei and opened in 1986, the course represents the work of a Pacific Northwest architect known for routing layouts through the region's characteristic Douglas fir and cedar forests. The property sits inland from the sound, where the terrain features moderate elevation changes and dense woodland corridors that define individual holes while creating a sense of seclusion from neighboring fairways. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes playing through stands of mature evergreens and across occasional clearings. Fairways are typically framed by trees, rewarding accuracy off the tee, while greens are often elevated or protected by bunkers and natural contours. Water comes into play on several holes, adding strategic variety to what is primarily a tree-lined layout. The design emphasizes course management and shot placement over pure length, a characteristic common to many Northwest courses built during this era. McCormick Woods operates as a semi-private facility, offering both member and public access. The course serves the Kitsap Peninsula's golfing community and attracts visitors exploring the region's golf options beyond the Seattle metropolitan area. Its setting provides a representative example of Pacific Northwest golf, where forest management and playability through wooded terrain define the experience.